ADHD Therapy
ADHD Therapy at Carnation Psychology helps teens and adults manage the day-to-day impact of ADHD. Executive functioning, emotional regulation, procrastination, time blindness, and the self-esteem/shame hit that often comes from years of being told to "just try harder.".
Living with ADHD, especially when it went unrecognized for years, often comes with more than attention struggles. It's the shame spiral of missed deadlines, the relationship friction, the exhaustion of masking or overcompensating to keep up. Therapy here focuses on building systems and strategies that actually work with an ADHD brain (not against it), addressing the anxiety or depression that often develops alongside it, and unlearning the idea that you're just not trying hard enough.
This can follow directly from an ADHD assessment, or you can start here if you already have a diagnosis and want ongoing support.
FAQ:
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No, self-identification or a prior diagnosis is often enough. If you’ve not been diagnosed and I feel an evaluation is needed, we can discuss what that process looks like together.
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No, generic productivity systems usually fail for ADHD brains because they weren’t built for them. We build strategies around how you actually function, plus address the shame and self-esteem impact that often comes with years of "just try harder."
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No, but I’ll coordinate with your prescriber and help you think through pros and cons of each option.
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Yes, emotional regulation is often as central to this work as executive functioning.
Still have questions or want to discuss more?
Contact me.